Canucks Sign Defazio and Archibald

Canucks Sign Defazio and ArchibaldVancouver, BC \u2013 Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forwards Darren Archibald and Brandon DeFazio.\r\n

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forwards Darren Archibald and Brandon DeFazio.

Archibald, 24, appeared in 16 regular season games for the Vancouver Canucks in the 2013.14 season (his first in the NHL), recording three points (1-2-3) and zero penalty minutes. The 6’3”, 212-pound forward played in 59 regular season games for the Utica Comets in the 2013.14 season, recording 22 points (10-12-22) and 102 penalty minutes.

DeFazio, 25, spent the 2013.14 season with the Utica Comets. The 6’1”, 215-pound forward collected 34 points (17-17-34) and 106 penalty minutes in 76 games played last season.